Bob grew up in Batavia and graduated from Batavia High School in 1938. In 1941 he was drafted by the Army Air Corps where he spent his time in England maintaining B17’s. Bob came home to Batavia where he worked as a carpenter and raise his family before moving to Bennington in 1962. He spent several years as a member of North Darien Bible Church and spent his time whittling and creating wood carvings.
Bob spent his final years in Attica before moving into the NYS Veterans Home in 2017.
Bob is survived by his children Bonnie Chimiak of Michigan, Wayne (Sharon) Dusen, Mark (Lynn) Dusen of Attica and Troy Dusen of Florida, his loving grandchildren, several great and great-great-grandchildren and many dear nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Dolores Coughlin of Batavia.
Friends are invited to call on Sunday, June 6, 2021 from 2 to 4 PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. A 10:00 AM Funeral Service will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in Summit View Cemetery, Bennington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Attica American Legion Post 734, 83 Market Street, Attica, NY 14011. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC, 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.
